Silverfish like damp, moist areas in home

Silverfish are small insects with no wings. The name is derived from their silver color and fish-like appearance. They may also be called fishmoths, paramites or carpet sharks.

Silverfish feed off of book bindings, carpet, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster and sugar. Silverfish also can damage tapestries. Other substances they may eat include cotton, dead insects, linen and silk.

Getting rid of silverfish

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Some simple things can be done to slow the silverfish infestation in your home:

Silverfish live in damp, moist areas. Use a dehumidifier to eliminate these areas in your home.